The moment Kai's eyes landed on our intertwined hands, I instinctively pulled my hand away from Daniel's. The movement was so sudden that even I didn't understand why I had done it. What was I trying to prove? Or... what was I trying to hide? Kai's gaze lingered on my now-empty hand before slowly returning to my face. His expression didn't change. Not even a little. I couldn't read his expressions. Then his eyes shifted to Daniel, scanning him from head to toe. The air suddenly felt heavier. Neither of them spoke. As if they were challenging each other with just their eyes. Kai simply looked at him for a brief moment before turning away as though neither of us mattered. The executives followed closely behind as he walked into the building without saying a single word. I thought he'

